Answer:
option C:
£52 is the original amount of money Joseph had
Explanation:
let the amount of money = x
according to the question,
Joseph and Connie divide the money among them in the ratio 13:4
thus,
joseph had amount = 13x
connie had amount = 4x
joseph gave £18 to make a fair ratio 1:1
i.e.
13x - 18 = 4x + 18
13x - 4x = 18 + 18
9x = 36
x = 36/9 = 4
the original amount of money Joseph had, = 13x = 13 * 4 = £52